DescriptionAn endocrinologist is a physician trained in diseases that affect the endocrine system, a complex group of hormone-producing glands. Endocrinologists treat conditions in which hormones are imbalanced, or cause complications, including diabetes, menopause, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, hypertension, infertility and more. Most patients visit an endocrinologist on referral from their primary-care doctor.

Dr. wolsko was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:university of colorado school of medicine

Year of Graduation:
1996

Dr. wolsko received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:
Recieved in 1998

State Medical License:
Issued in the state of Colorado

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An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in the endocrine system, a group of hormone-producing glands. Endocrinologists treat endocrine diseases such as hormone imbalance or other hormonal complications, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, metabolic disorders, menopause, osteoporosis, hypertension and infertility. Most patients see an endocrinologist on a referral from a primary care doctor.

Endocrinologists may also conduct research, helping create better methods to treat patients with a hormone problem. They may be involved in researching how the glands work, or in developing new medications and treatments.

An endocrinologist earns a four-year medical school degree, as well as three or four years’ training in an internship or residency program for internal medicine, pediatrics, or obstetrics and gynecology. Two or three additional years are spent in fellowship learning how to diagnose and treat endocrine diseases.

What are the most common conditions endocrinologists treat?

Adrenal disease – Adrenal means “adjacent renal,” or “next to the kidneys” and this is where these glands are located. Diseases of these glands are wide-ranging and include Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome (hypercortisolism), congenital adrenal hyperplasia, other pediatric diseases, adrenal adenoma, adrenal cancers and many more.

Gigantism – A hormone imbalance causes abnormally large stature. Overproduction of growth hormones during childhood results in symptoms such as extreme growth in height as well as larger muscles and organs. It is often caused by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. Surgery can sometimes remove the tumor, which can cure this endocrine system disorder. Medication and radiation are other methods to curb symptoms.

Hyperpituitarism – Hormone excess that can result in a wide range of problems depending on the cells affected, including hyperprolactinaemia, Cushing’s syndrome (hypercortisolism), precocious puberty, gigantism or acromegaly, or hyperthyroidism (rare).

Infertility
– It is considered a disorder of “couples” because it takes a male and a female to conceive. It can result, however, from dysfunction of either the female or male reproductive system. This disorder can result from pituitary disease or primary disease of the reproductive organs. About one in 10 couples in the United States are infertile. Endocrinologists treat the hormone problems that can cause infertility.

Menopause
– Endocrinologists help patients manage menopause symptoms and work with patients who have a hormone imbalance and may need hormone replacement therapy.

Osteoporosis
– A disease in which bones become brittle and weak over time. Fractures most often occur in the hip, spine or wrist. Women are at greater risk than men due to a sudden drop the hormone estrogen, which relates to bone density.

Pituitary disease – The pituitary gland makes hormones that regulate growth and activity of most other endocrine glands in the body. Diseases affecting the pituitary gland include a variety of pituitary tumors, nervous system tumors, pituitary failure, or cysts, and a wide range of other conditions, such as Cushing’s syndrome (hypercortisolism), prolactinoma or pituitary adenomas.

Polycystic ovary syndrome
– A chronic endocrine disease that affects women. Symptoms may include high levels of male hormones, infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, hair growth on the body and face (hirsuitism) or anovulation (when ovaries mature few or no eggs). Endocrinologists help diagnose the cause and prescribe treatment, or suggest lifestyle measures to manage the disorder.

Thyroid disease – Endocrinologists treat patients with thyroid diseases, which include both hyperthyroidism (elevated thyroid activity) and hypothyroidism (low thyroid activity). Think of the thyroid gland as the “gas pedel” for the body. Elevated thyroid activity can cause rapid heart rate, high energy levels, nervousness, diarrhea, sleeplessness and elevated body temperatures. The most severe illness related to high thyroid function is referred to as “thyroid storm.” Symptoms of hypothyroidism typically include altered mental activity, low energy levels, emotional problems, weak muscles, increased weight gain and problems tolerating heat or cold. The most severe illness related to low thyroid function is referred to as “myxedema coma.” Hormone therapy to block or replace a thyroid hormone may be recommended.